The U.S. government’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides access to food and health resources to low income women and their children. But […]
Urban Issues
Video Shows Unarmed Black Man Pleading With His Hands Up Before Getting Shot by Miami Police
Miami, FL — Charles Kinsey, a 47-year old man from South Florida, was shot in the leg by a Miami police officer as he laid on the ground with his […]
Legendary Division I Coach, Mike Jarvis, to Speak at Alfred Street Baptist Church Men’s Retreat, July 22-24 in North East, Maryland
Alexandria, VA — Mike Jarvis, legendary basketball coach, life coach, author, and sports analyst will be the keynote speaker at Alfred Street Baptist Church’s 2016 Men’s Retreat: Excellence Without Excuses. […]
Black Money Matters! Entrepreneur Launches Nationwide Program Giving African American Families Their Very Own Personal Accountant
Long-time entrepreneur and accountant Randy Hughes, via Counting Pennies, his accounting and tax preparation firm based in Orlando, Florida, is now offering affordable and much-needed financial services to urban and […]
Producer Kevin “Kwiz” Ryan Announces the Release of "The Black Light Chronicles," A Call-to-Action Concept Album About the Black Experience in America
New York, NY — Kevin “Kwiz” Ryan, producer/engineer, composer and tour audio programmer for The Formation World Tour, will release The Black Light Chronicles – a call-to-action concept album based […]
White House Dismisses Online Petition to Label "Black Lives Matter" A Terrorist Group
Nationwide — Over 140,000 people have signed an online petition at WhiteHouse.gov accusing the Black Lives Matter movement of being a terrorist group that uses “violence and intimidation in pursuit […]
Program Gives Millions of Low Income Families Internet Service for Just $10
The largest broadcasting and largest cable television company in the world has just announced that they will be expanding their $9.95 per month Internet service so an additional 1.3 million […]
Attorney Files Claim on Behalf of Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s Dominique Robertson Who Was Denied Access to Family, Attorney and Medical Attention By Police
Loma Linda, CA — On or about June 30, 2016 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Mr. Robertson, an offensive lineman with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home visiting friends, arrived at the […]
Powerful Book Entitled, “America the Racist?” is Republished to Give Insight on How to Stop Killing Black Men... and Police Officers
— The book, written by H. J. Harris, changes the paradigm of racism that has created “Black Lives Matter”. — Nationwide — Author H. J. Harris believes the headlines of police brutality, […]
Black Students Usually Perform Better in School When This Happens
It was recently confirmed by a research study that black students who are taught by black teachers actually perform better. Although the study was performed in just one state, the […]
Rudy Giuliani Lashes Out At Black Lives Matter -- Says, "Black Parents Need To Teach Their Children To Respect Police"
New York, NY — Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is under fire for telling Black parents that they need to worry less about police violence and […]
Multimedia Power Couple Gives Second Chances With "Free Jobs For Felons" Events
Nationwide — Felon, felony, criminal record, ex-offender, ex-con, etc., etc., etc. These labels in the job market are a hindrance. They are a separating factor of who gets in and […]
Another Black Man, Philando Castile, Killed By Police -- and His Girlfriend Streamed the Video Live on Facebook
Falcon Heights, MN — 32 year old, Philando Castile, was recently fatally shot by a police officer in Falcon Heights, Minnesota after being pulled over during a traffic stop for […]
Government Action Is Not The Whole Answer To The Present Crisis
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — WE THE PEOPLE, are losing the battle of public opinion and thus find ourselves unable to influence legislation. This has to end. […]
Young Boy Breaks Down on National TV After His Dad, Alton Sterling, Was Killed by Baton Rouge Police
Baton Rouge, LA — The son of Alton Sterling, an African American man who recently shot and killed by police while being arrested, recently broke down in tears during a […]
Minority Youth Matters Movement to Spearhead Civil Rights March on the Steps of Tupelo City Hall
Tupelo Citizens Seeking Transparency Regarding Excessive Police Brutality and Misconduct Tupelo, MS — The Minority Youth Matters Movement, a civil rights organization initially founded to bring awareness to, and abolish, […]
Randal Pinkett Vs. Omarosa -- Former "Apprentice" Contestants Talk About Donald Trump
Nationwide — Both Omarosa Manigault and Randal Pinkett starred in Donald Trump’s hit reality show, “The Apprentice”. Omarosa, however, was fired and in the fourth season, but Randal Pinkett was […]
Author Walter D. Smith Releases Powerful New Book, "Street Soldier: From the Hood to the Good"
Nationwide — Having hit the bottom of “rock bottom,” author Walter D. Smith’s book, Street Soldier: From The Hood To The Good, is written on a sixth grade level and […]
Louisiana Mom Arrested For Beating Her Children After They Robbed A Neighbor's House
Baton Rouge, LA — 30-year old Schaquana Spears was recently booked into prison on felony cruelty charges after she beat her three children with a belt when she found out […]
White Attorney/Author Pens Book About Race Called "I See Color"
— Author Robert Pellegrino offers white Americans solutions to challenge racial stereotypes, tendencies and unconscious habits toward blacks. — New Haven, CT — Robert Pellegrino believes all men are created […]
Red Cross Apologizes For "Racist" Pool Safety Poster That Depicts Mostly Black Children Misbehaving
Nationwide — The American Red Cross has issued an official apology after one of its pool safety posters went viral on social media for being what many say is racist. […]
Award-Winning Black Organization Partners With Local Police Depts to Promote "Brains Before Bullets"
— Orrin C. Hudson, founder of Be Someone, is partnering with the DeKalb County Police Dept to host a free youth summer initiative/ town hall meeting that will use the […]
No Charges For Texas Police Officer Who Pinned Down 14-Year Old Black Teen At Community Pool
Collin County, TX — A grand jury has declined to indict Eric Casebolt, the former McKinney, Texas police officer who was caught in a social media firestorm when he pinned […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Social Network For Black People Worldwide to Discuss Raw Issues About Racism
Los Angeles, CA –- Joey White, founder of Hourtimenow Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of his exclusive social media platform and first uniquely Black social networking website (www.hourtimenow.com). The […]
Expired: Our Young Black Men Are Going Extinct -- Execution Style Slaying
By Author Evie Rhodes Newark, NJ — My only son, James Rhodes, Jr., 24 years old was, gunned down, “execution style” with a single gunshot to the head on May […]
Yodovo.com Encourages African Americans to Be Loud! Be Black! Be Proud!
By Malcolm King Nationwide — African American incomes have stagnated, the ranks of the poor are swelling among us, almost all the economic gains are going to other racial communities, […]
Dr. Claud Anderson to Address Black Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators on Rearing Black Children for Economic Power
— The 5th annual Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Expo will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15-17, 2016 — Atlanta, GA — On the weekend of July 15-17, one can […]
"We Are Charleston," A Comprehensive Account of Last Summer's Tragic Events at South Carolina's Mother Emanuel Church is Now Available
— Book from Thomas Nelson’s W Publishing Group contains interviews and commentary from family and friends of the “The Emanuel Nine”. — — “We Are Charleston” also details the deep […]
Badly Decomposed Body of Pregnant Louisiana Teacher Found; Assistant School Principal Arrested
Baton Rouge, LA — The badly decomposed body of Lyntell Washington was recently found in a sugar cane field ditch in Iberville Parish, Louisiana – an area where police had […]
Survivor of Orlando Massacre Says the Shooter Asked, "Are There Any Black People in Here?"
Nationwide — Patience Carter, one of the victims who survived the massacre at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, says that while trapped in the bathroom with the shooter, Omar Mateen, […]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Stands Against Senseless Violence in Orlando & Reaffirms Its Promise to Care For Communities
Nationwide — Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., has issued the following statement: “Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated stands in solidarity with the community […]
Bayview Senior Services to Open New Low Income Senior Housing Facility in San Francisco on June 25th
San Francisco, CA — A 20-year vision will become a reality when the Bayview Senior Services celebrates the grand opening of the Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center and Residence on […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street
Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s Security Guard Killed in SWAT Standoff
Nationwide — Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, a 39-year-old Texas man who served as a security guard for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, was shot and killed by Dallas SWAT officers after a standoff. He […]
Black Man Shot By Police Left Dying as Ambulance First Treated White Cop Having an Anxiety Attack
Nationwide — Dyshan Best, an African American man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was shot in the back by police during a foot chase and had to wait for over 10 minutes […]
Police Officer Arrested for Not Telling His Partner That He's HIV-Positive
Nationwide — Pierce Cotton, a 32-year-old African American police officer from Pensacola, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly having sex without informing his partner that he is HIV-positive. He now […]
Black Man Who Spent 33 Years on Death Row Granted Clemency Two Days Before Execution
Nationwide — Charles “Sonny” Burton, a 75-year-old man from Alabama who was set to be executed this week, had his death sentence commuted to life without parole. He was convicted […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
$1 Billion Lawsuit Dismissed Over Death of Black Teen Killed in School Gym
Nationwide — The family of Kendrick Johnson, who died in a high school gym in Valdosta, Georgia, back in 2013, has had their $1 billion lawsuit against law enforcement and […]
73-Year-Old Woman Violently Slapped on Backside While Grocery Shopping
Nationwide — Mae St. Julien, a 73-year-old African American great-grandmother from DeKalb County, Georgia, says she was violently slapped on her backside while shopping at a local Kroger grocery store, […]
5 Teens Arrested After Black Man Killed in Home While Protecting His Grandson
Nationwide — Kevin Cooper, an African American man from Portland, Oregon, was shot while protecting his grandson during a home invasion. Five teens now face murder and assault charges in […]
Man Kills His Wife After She Gave Birth to Their First Baby, Then Took His Own Life
Nationwide — Kynath Terry Jr., a 19-year-old African American man from Homewood, Alabama, fatally shot his wife at a hospital shortly after they welcomed their first child, then took his […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting, Her Mom Survived
Nationwide — Zoey Price, a 7-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, was killed Tuesday night when gunfire struck her family’s home. Her mother was injured but survived, and police […]
Police Say Black Teen Had Been Dead in His Car for 24 Hours Before Being Discovered
Nationwide — Rogeick Cohea III, an 18-year-old African American teen from Gulfport, Mississippi, was found dead in his car at Stonegate Apartments after being in the vehicle for about 24 hours. […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Went Missing 10 Years Ago and the FBI is Still Looking for Her
Nationwide — Arianna Fitts, an African American girl from San Francisco, California, was 2 years old when she went missing in 2016, and her mother was found dead days later. The […]
Black Woman Went Missing After Being Released from a Police Station. She Was Found Dead 11 Months Later
Nationwide — Mitrice Richardson, an African American woman from California, was 24 years old when she disappeared after being released from the Malibu-Lost Hills sheriff’s station with no money, phone, […]
Black Dad of 3 Killed by US Marshals Who Allegedly Tried to Cover Up What Really Happened
Nationwide — Julian Bailey, an African American man from Washington, DC, was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals during a traffic stop, leaving his family devastated and demanding answers. His […]
The Battle for Shelton Muhammad's Family Farm in Southampton County, Virginia: In Memory of Nat Turner
By Brother Shelton Muhammad and Family Nationwide — In 2009, we were asked by a Black farmer and his wife if we would consider purchasing their farm in Southampton County, […]
President of Black Farmers Association Calls Trump's $12 Billion Payout a “Lie”
Nationwide — John Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association, says African American farmers have not received any of the $12 billion that President Trump claimed was distributed. […]
Black Mom of 4 Sadly Found Dismembered Inside a Trash Bag in Brooklyn
Nationwide — Michelle Montgomery, a 39-year-old African American mother of 4 from Brooklyn, New York, was found dismembered in a trash bag in her apartment building’s basement. Police are investigating, […]
White Model Who Killed Her Black Boyfriend Makes "Kissy" Faces, Sticks Out Tongue During Court Hearing
Nationwide — Courtney Clenney, a white woman from Miami, Florida, who is accused of killing her African American boyfriend, appeared in court making playful faces and sticking out her tongue. […]
Body of Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Finally Found in the Middle of a Desert
Nationwide — T’Neya Tovar, a 17-year-old African American girl from California who had been missing for 3 months, was found dead in the desert. Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom […]
White Woman Calls Cops After Realizing She Hired a Black Landscaper
Nationwide — An African American man who owns a lawn care business said he faced racism when a white homeowner canceled his services mid-job after realizing he was Black. The […]
Family of Black Couple Wrongfully Evicted from Their Home 100 Years Ago Files Lawsuit
Nationwide — Sidney Dearing and his family, the first African American homeowners in the city of Piedmont, California, were forced out of their home within a year nearly 100 years […]
Black Man Accused of Raping White Woman Beat Charges Thanks to Surveillance Cameras
Nationwide — John Marks, an African American man from Manvel, Texas, was arrested after his white neighbor, Amanda Zawieruszynski, accused him of sexual assault during a house party. However, surveillance […]
Black Mom Who Desperately Fed Her Baby Cow Milk Denied Parole After 18 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Tiffany Woods, an African American mother from New Orleans, Louisiana, who was convicted of killing her baby after she desperately tried to feed him cow’s milk during Hurricane […]
Black Mom Ordered to Pay White Teen $3.2M for Calling Him a Racist Bully
Nationwide — Summer Smith, the African American mom whose teenage son, SeMarion Humphrey, was tricked into drinking urine at a birthday sleepover, has been ordered to pay $3.2 million to […]
Black Postal Worker from Atlanta Shot and Killed While Delivering Mail
Nationwide — Dequavious Graves, a 31-year-old African American postal worker from Atlanta, Georgia, was shot and killed while delivering mail in DeKalb County. His family is mourning the sudden loss […]
Viral Video Shows Officer Punching Black Man, But Police Say Clip Is Misleading
Nationwide — A video showing an Henryetta, Oklahoma officer punching a Black man on the ground went viral, sparking outrage. Police say the clip shows only part of the arrest and […]
High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students
Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]
White Man Allegedly Killed His Black Neighbor Because He Thought He Was a ‘Terrorist’
Nationwide — Dominic Nosacek, who is from Wisconsin, is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed his Black neighbor, Angelo Nelson, because he believed he was a “terrorist.” […]